Pool service software in Tennessee.
- Residential pools
- Approximately 110,000 to 160,000 residential pools
- Businesses
- Approximately 500 to 750 active pool service operators
- Season
- April to October active service
Tennessee
Tennessee pool service grew rapidly with Nashville, Knoxville, and Chattanooga in-migration. Strong residential and an emerging commercial mix from apartment and short-term rental construction.
Climate
Humid subtropical. Pools close November through March in most of the state.
Pool tech wages
What pool techs make in Tennessee
Entry level
$15 to $18
per hour
Experienced
$21 to $29
per hour
Annual median
$40,000 to $50,000
per year
Licensing
Licensing rules in Tennessee
State license required
Tennessee Contractors License (S "Swimming Pool" classification)
Any contracted work over $25,000 (with $3,000 home improvement threshold)
CPO required for commercial pools
Certified Pool Operator (CPO) certification is the industry baseline for anyone managing commercial pool chemistry. Most county health departments require it even when the state does not.
- CPO required by TN Department of Health for commercial pools.
- Below the $25,000 threshold, a home improvement license still applies for work over $3,000.
Where pool service is concentrated in Tennessee.
Nashville
Knoxville
Chattanooga
Memphis
Operator economics
Running a pool service business in Tennessee
Opportunities
- Short-term rental boom in Nashville and the Smokies drives commercial pool demand
- In-migration creates steady new pool construction
Challenges
- Seasonal compression: open and close in two short windows
- Hard water across the state demands aggressive LSI tracking
Tennessee pool service FAQ
Licensing, wages, the season and how many operators work in Tennessee.
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Do you need a license to do pool service in Tennessee?
Yes. Tennessee requires the Tennessee Contractors License (S "Swimming Pool" classification). Any contracted work over $25,000 (with $3,000 home improvement threshold). A Certified Pool Operator (CPO) is also required for commercial pools.
What do pool service technicians make in Tennessee?
Entry-level pool techs in Tennessee earn $15 to $18 per hour. Experienced techs earn $21 to $29 per hour. The annual median is $40,000 to $50,000.
How long is the pool service season in Tennessee?
April to October active service. Humid subtropical. Pools close November through March in most of the state.
How many pool service businesses operate in Tennessee?
Approximately 500 to 750 active pool service operators run pool service routes in Tennessee, serving approximately 110,000 to 160,000 residential pools.
Why use PoolStack for pool service in Tennessee?
PoolStack is built only for pool companies, for service and construction. Native embedded payments cut processing fees on every charge, Good / Better / Best quoting helps close equipment and renovation jobs that Tennessee operators commonly upsell, and AI-assisted routing keeps drive time down across Nashville routes. One all-access tier at $79 a month.
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